It’s now been just over three months, ninety-plus days, and counting since Dr. Kishore Shallow was elected unopposed as Cricket West Indies (CWI) latest President. In the time that has passed since his election, Dr. Shallow has been boldly skating on the very thin ice of public opinion. Not only through some highly controversial …
Successive losses, first to Zimbabwe followed two days later by the previously unthinkable submission to the Netherlands, have all but scuttled the West Indies hopes of qualifying for the ICC 2023 World Cup to be played in India this coming October-November. The losses left the West Indies with zero carryover points heading into the Zimbabwe …
The Lowest Of Lows: World Cup Qualification Now Highly Unlikely! Read More »
The official schedule for India’s 2023 Caribbean Tour has finally been realized. The tour will be comprised of two Tests, three ODI’s, and five T20Is. The two Tests, to be played in Dominica and Trinidad & Tobago respectively, will mark the commencement of both the West Indies and India’s participation in the International Cricket Council …
Definitive 2Yr Test Plan Needed For West Indies. Read More »
When the West Indies Selectors announce the fourteen-member squad to face India in this year’s Dominica-hosted July 12-16 First Test, Kevin Sinclair’s name will now be fully expected to be among those named. Sinclair was by far the most impressive all-round performer during the West Indies A Team’s recently completed three Tests tour to Bangladesh. …
Kevin Sinclair Sticking His Hand Up For West Indies Test Selection! Read More »
The location has changed from the previous Issue’s center-page spread but here, nonetheless, are this month’s WI Wickets’ Laurels & Darts. As a reminder, laurels are awarded to those whose activities within the governing past month have been deserving of the highest kudos. Conversely, darts are thrown at those whose conduct has been most unbecoming. …
A bowling machine was recently handed over to the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA), Deodat Thakurdin received the machine on behalf of the UCCA. The machine in intended to be used primarily towards the further development of the area’s youth cricket UCCA will very soon also be receiving a batting cage. BCB will very soon …
The Windies Warriors Supporters Club, (WWSC) is set to become officially registered as a non-profit organization. Spearheaded by the Anguilla-based former Barbados National cricketer William Bourne, WWSC is now being targeted for a July 2023 Official Launch. Just in time to become active with its fundraising initiatives and activities during India’s scheduled 2023 Caribbean Tour …
Ready Set Launch! WWSC Set To Become Officially Registered! Read More »
BOYCE PILOTS BOSCOBELLE TO RECORD SECOND BCA T20 SHIELD TITLE! Keron Boyce is the toast of J.C.B Boscobelle, the new champions of the BCA Intermediate Division Twenty20 Shield. In a level-headed batting display at critical stages and aided by two dropped catches in the deep in the last three overs, Player Of The Match Boyce …
West Indies ‘A’ completed a satisfactory Test series against Bangladesh ‘A’, winning the three-match series 1-0. There were some commendable performances by several West Indies players. In the first Test, openers Tage Chamderpaul and Kirk Mckenzie started West Indies ‘A’ off well in a solid opening partnership of 130, with Mckenzie contributing 86 off 124 …
Some Commendable Performances In West Indies Bangladesh A Team Tour! Read More »
The confusion and controversy that has been affecting West Indies cricket for ever so long can now officially be regarded as plague worthy. Obviously confused, clueless, Selectors sending an opening batsman to replace an injured spinner for a World Cup qualification tournament, as well as highly controversial choices of several general practitioners for highly specialized …
Confusion And Controversy Now Plaguing West Indies Cricket! Read More »
